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IBM Rational System Architect pros and cons

Vendor: IBM
3.7 out of 5

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PROS

ROI has been achieved over the years with IBM Rational System Architect.
IBM Rational System Architect is stable.
Many features of IBM Rational System Architect are valuable.
Metamodel customization is among the best features of IBM Rational System Architect.

CONS

More information is needed at the outset about using and deploying IBM Rational System Architect.
The deployment process requires improvement.
IBM Rational System Architect should better integrate with other products, like Microsoft.
Reverse engineering of the database is present, but future releases should include a pilot to address any database issues.
IBM Rational System Architect can be more user-friendly and easier to use.
 

IBM Rational System Architect Pros review quotes

HE
Database Administrator at a tech services company with 10,001+ employees
Jul 29, 2019
The user interface is good. It's both clear and comprehensible. It's easy to work with.
it_user951237 - PeerSpot reviewer
Enterprise Architecture Specialist at a energy/utilities company with 10,001+ employees
Jul 31, 2019
We have seen ROI with this solution over the years that we have used it.
GM
IT/Business Architect at a financial services firm with 51-200 employees
Oct 14, 2020
The solution is pretty stable.
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GM
IT/Business Architect at a financial services firm with 51-200 employees
Jan 28, 2022
There are a lot of features I find valuable, but I think that the metamodel customization is one of the best features that the solution offers.
 

IBM Rational System Architect Cons review quotes

HE
Database Administrator at a tech services company with 10,001+ employees
Jul 29, 2019
There needs to be more information at the outset about how to use the solution and how to deploy it. The deployment process needs improvement.
it_user951237 - PeerSpot reviewer
Enterprise Architecture Specialist at a energy/utilities company with 10,001+ employees
Jul 31, 2019
This solution can be more user-friendly and easier to use, with better dashboards.
GM
IT/Business Architect at a financial services firm with 51-200 employees
Oct 14, 2020
The solution needs to better integrate with other products, like Microsoft.
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GM
IT/Business Architect at a financial services firm with 51-200 employees
Jan 28, 2022
The reverse engineering of the database is already there, but in the next release I would like to see some pilot supplied with the solution in order to address any database.